José Manuel Saénz

José Manuel Saénz is a prominent engineer and former head of the National Concessions Council (CNC) in Costa Rica, where he served from July 2019 to May 2022. He played a crucial role in overseeing infrastructure projects, particularly the Route 27 highway, and was involved in the discussions regarding the construction of a viaduct to address significant geological issues affecting the road. Saénz is known for his emphasis on accountability in public-private partnerships, asserting that risks associated with construction and design should be borne by the concessionaire, a stance that has influenced ongoing negotiations and disputes between the government and private entities like Globalvia.